Renee Paplham Announces Bid for WI 1st Assembly District

RENEE PAPLHAM ANNOUNCES BID FOR WISCONSIN’S 1ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
KEWAUNEE, WI — Renee Paplham (D-Kewaunee) has officially launched her campaign for Wisconsin’s 1st Assembly District, announcing her candidacy on April 14, 2026.

“As a middle-class working mom, I understand the issues people in my community face every day. My campaign is focused on the economic security of families in this district and ensuring our children have access to strong public schools,” said Paplham. “Republicans have controlled Wisconsin’s budget for 16 years, and it’s clear we need new leadership, fresh ideas, and stronger relationships to address the funding challenges they’ve left behind.”

Since her last campaign, Paplham has remained actively engaged in the community — organizing rallies and events, collaborating with neighboring county organizations, and traveling across the district to listen directly to the concerns of First Assembly District residents.

“The people of this district want a representative who rises above partisan politics and focuses on what truly matters — improving the lives of working families,” Paplham said. “They want someone who will work in good faith to find real solutions to the issues our families and communities face.”

Paplham was born and raised in Kewaunee. She graduated from UW Green Bay with a degree in human development. She currently works as a mediator for the Mediation Center of Greater Green Bay.

The 1st Assembly District covers all of Kewaunee and Door Counties and a small portion of Brown County.